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B5 JAY

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,487 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 74,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,277 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,121 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,146 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,314 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 66,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,268 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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B5 JAY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 123,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 JAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 JAY registered?

B5 JAY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is B5 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 JAY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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